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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 12, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077772, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B medication bottle included in Veteran A mailed package. PII included full name and medication type. Update: 07/13/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees reminded to verify correct Veteran prior to dispensing medications, plus for discussion at Staff Meeting. Notification letter uploaded and mailed on July 13, 2012.